Home-Grown Fun
Make Lake County your playground. Rolling hills and over 1,000 named lakes create the perfect backdrop for lively festivals, unique
outdoor attractions or a casual downtown stroll. Be it bird watching, golfing, or kayaking, Lake County has whatever floats your boat.

Hospitality Meets Hometown Charm
Quaint bed and breakfast inns with spectacular lake views and stellar attention to service are a draw for travelers from near and far. If you’re seeking to get out of town for a quiet getaway, Lake County’s accommodations and family-friendly atmosphere create the ideal setting for an extended weekend trip.

BBQ, Bakeries & Beyond
From home-cooked comfort food, to trendy farm-to-table eateries to traditional dining at lakeside retreats, Lake County has left its mark on a wide array of cooking cuisines with a touch of Southern style.

Be a Part of the Party
Lake County is always looking for a reason to celebrate. There’s Bikefest, Pig on the Pond, Mardi Gras and wine stomping; Civil War reenactments, renaissance fairs and enormous art festivals.

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Featured Articles

Green Mountain Scenic Overlook offers a view like no otherOne of Lake County’s newest public lands offers visitors an unparalleled vantage point. Featuring a 132-foot elevated boardwalk leading to a 20×20 foot overlook offering exceptional views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Lake Apopka and the Orlando skyline, it’s no wonder the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead is becoming one of the county’s most popular natural […]more...

how to Do florida returns to Lake County in backpacking episodeChad Crawford, of how to Do florida, returns to Lake County during season 6, taking his daughter on a backpacking adventure through Alexander Springs and the Ocala National Forest. Saving the best for last, the Lake County episode is scheduled to air Saturday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned for details, photos and clips! Orlando […]more...

Wings & Wildflowers Festival to bring nature experts to LeesburgLEESBURG, FLORIDA – The 4th Annual Wings and Wildflowers Festival will feature field trips to birding hotspots and wildflower havens, as well as bring some of the nation’s top nature experts to the Venetian Gardens, 201 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg, from Oct. 2-4. Last year’s Wings & Wildflowers festival reached an attendance of over 4,000 people and included more […]more...

A hidden culinary gem in Mount Dora holds strong for nearly 2 decades When visiting a new city, the surefire way to find the downtown hot spot for dinner and lunch is to follow the locals. Don’t be alarmed when loyal customers to The Goblin Market Restaurant in Mount Dora sneak down a back alley of this historic district. Housed in a renovated warehouse, the Goblin Market […]more...

Mount Dora bakery takes the (cup) cakeWhen the appetite hankers for a morsel of sugary goodness, look no further than a small shop facing Donnelly Park in the heart of the historic downtown district of Mount Dora. This bakery is unlike any other in the community as it specializes in only one type of decadent dessert, the miniature cake, or better […]more...